Bilateral refers to anything that involves two sides or parties, particularly in the context of agreements or relationships. In international relations, bilateral agreements are agreements between two countries or parties, often focusing on mutual interests such as trade, defense, or environmental concerns. The concept also extends to biology, where it refers to symmetry involving two equal halves, such as in animals that have a left and right side. Bilateralism is a key aspect of diplomacy, as it facilitates cooperation between two nations on issues of mutual concern.
No exact match translations found for 'bilateral' in oriya.
Word 'bilateral' in Other Languages
- bilateral in Assamese অসমীয়া
- bilateral in Bengali বাংলা
- bilateral in Bodo बड़ो
- bilateral in Dogri डोगरी
- bilateral in English
- bilateral in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- bilateral in Hindi हिन्दी
- bilateral in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- bilateral in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- bilateral in Konkani कोंकणी
- bilateral in Maithili মৈথিলী
- bilateral in Malayalam മലയാളം
- bilateral in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- bilateral in Marathi मराठी
- bilateral in Nepali नेपाली
- bilateral in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- bilateral in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- bilateral in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- bilateral in Santali
- bilateral in Sindhi سنڌي
- bilateral in Tamil தமிழ்
- bilateral in Telugu తెలుగు
- bilateral in Urdu اُردُو
Bilateral
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
/ˌbaɪˈlætərəl/
Definitions
- Involving or affecting two sides, especially two countries or two groups.
- Having two sides or parts, particularly in relation to symmetry or balance.
Usage Examples
- "The bilateral agreement between the two nations aimed to improve trade relations."
- "Bilateral symmetry is a common feature in the animal kingdom."
Etymology
From the Latin words "bi-" meaning "two" and "latus" meaning "side," referring to something involving two sides or parties.
Synonyms
- Two-sided
- Mutual
- Reciprocal
Antonyms
- Unilateral
- One-sided
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hindi | द्विपक्षीय | Dvipakṣīya |
| Spanish | Bilateral | /ˌbilaˈteɾal/ |
| French | Bilatéral | /bilaˈteʁal/ |
| Mandarin | 双边 | Shuāng biān |
| German | Bilateral | /ˈbɪlɑːtɛrɑːl/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
The pronunciation of "bilateral" may vary slightly across regions, with emphasis sometimes placed on the second syllable in some areas.
Historical Usage
The term "bilateral" has been used since the 16th century to describe things involving two sides. It is most commonly used in diplomatic contexts to refer to agreements between two parties, such as countries.
Cultural Nuances
The concept of bilateralism has cultural significance in international relations, particularly in the context of diplomacy, trade agreements, and mutual cooperation between two countries or groups.